The start of fall brings to mind goblins, witches, and other spooky things. Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 360 Robert Blvd. is hosting its 14th annual Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is free to the community and everyone is invited. Volunteers open and decorate their trunks. Each trunk will have treats for the children.

Every participant will be able to cast a vote for their favorite trunk with a ticket. There will be a winner in the Kids’ and Grown Up categories.

Concessions including drinks, hot dogs, and hamburgers will be available for purchase. Games, door prizes, and a cake walk will be part of the fun.

The event has grown over the years and Children’s Ministries Director Vicki Frick has one tip for everyone: “Come early and be patient with the line, we promise everyone will get treats.”

Aldersgate garage sale Nov. 2

Aldersgate will also be accepting donations on Oct. 30 for their annual garage sale being held at the church on Nov. 2, 7:30 a.m. to noon. They are in need of gently used items. So far, they expect to sell electronics, furniture, clothes, toys, and clothes.

According to Frick, money raised will go to fund the children’s ministries and scholarships awarded for camps and retreats. “We always have a lot of great stuff,” adds Frick.

For more information, contact the church at 641.5829.

Clearwood student recognized by Keep Louisiana Beautiful

Clearwood Junior High has eighth-grader Rebecca Warren to thank for a $500 award from Keep Louisiana Beautiful. Warren wrote and performed a song promoting the idea of reducing waste by reusing and recycling things that would be thrown away. The “Cup Song" was performed at several schools in the Slidell area earlier this year.

The big check was presented last month at the 2013 Keep Louisiana Beautiful conference in Baton Rouge. Warren was honored at a luncheon in the Old Governor’s Mansion in Baton Rouge. She was nominated for the award by the Keep Slidell Beautiful organization.

Keep Louisiana Beautiful is the state’s anti-litter and community improvement organization focused on education, enforcement, awareness and cleanups. Affiliated with Keep America Beautiful, our mission is to “promote personal, corporate and community responsibility for a clean and beautiful Louisiana.”